We know that vitamins are essential to keep
our body functioning properly - that help regulate body functions and keep
everything running smoothly - so it seems logical that they play a role in one
of the most complex complicated processes: reproduction.
But perhaps taking some vitamins actually increase your chances of becoming
pregnant and giving birth to have success? In other words, they can increase
fertility?
While most studies on the link between
vitamins and fertility are not conclusive, results suggest a link between
getting healthy amounts of some vitamins and ability to conceive.
One of the vitamins most commonly associated
with reproduction is vitamin C. Vitamin C is sometimes recommended for women
trying to conceive, because it can increase the level of progesterone. Progesterone does several things: It
helps regulate the menstrual cycle, can help thicken the lining of the uterus
and can reduce anxiety. Synthetic progesterone - progesterone - is often given
to women who have difficulty conceiving or carrying a child to term. Some
natural sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli and green peppers.
Like vitamin C, B vitamins have been linked
to increased levels of progesterone and menstrual regulation. A particularly
vitamin B, folic acid, or vitamin B9, is often recommended for women who are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Folic acid helps to ensure that the spinal
cord of the baby is developing properly and may reduce the risk of certain
birth defects. This important vitamin is something that is in most prenatal
vitamins, and can be found naturally in fruits, beans and leafy greens.
Some studies have also established links between
inadequate levels of vitamin D and sterility. The good news is that vitamin D
is readily available in dairy products, or simply spend some time in the sun -
exposure to the sun causes the body to produce vitamin D.
As we know, make a baby takes a contribution
to both a woman (an egg) and male (sperm), so the ability to produce a child
may depend on the fertility and health of both men and women. You do not know
what vitamins necessary to improve fertility? Try a multivitamin.
Note:
VITAMIN A
AND PREGNANCY
It's
great to get the right amount of vitamins all the time, and especially during
pregnancy. But getting too much of some vitamins can actually be harmful to the
fetus. Excess amounts of vitamin A, for instance, can increase the risk of
serious birth defects. Vitamin A can be found in most crustaceans, so doctors
recommend avoiding vitamin A supplements and certain shellfish before and
during pregnancy
Vitamins
and Male Fertility
The three major factors affecting fertility,
and they are all related to sperm:
Sperm count - the number of sperm
Sperm motility - the ability for the sperm to move
Sperm quality - health and vitality of the sperm
And it makes sense, because many healthy
sperm that can move quickly to have a better chance of fertilizing an egg.
Several vitamins have been shown to increase
sperm count, including vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid.
(Minerals selenium and zinc can increase sperm count as well.) Because folic
acid deficiency is often associated with low sperm count or poor sperm quality
of men taking folic acid supplements may increase sperm.
Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 is good for sperm
count, mobility and quality. Severe vitamin C deficiency can sometimes result
in sperm damage, while vitamin B12 is known to promote healthy DNA.
Vitamin A, which is thought to be especially
good for men's fertility is the study of vitamin E is one of the men who had a
high sperm count but a low fertilization rate found that when they received of
vitamin E supplements during the month of their fertilization rates increased
by 10 percent.
Although we do not know for sure if all these
vitamins have a direct impact on helping you to make a baby, we know that good
health in general may increase the chances of conceiving and having a healthy
pregnancy. And besides, that you get the proper vitamins and nutrients that
contribute to overall good health. With a healthy lifestyle, vitamins and a
healthy diet can go a long way toward making your body baby-ready.
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